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Abstract
Strategic Games
Pente, Quarto, Cathedral, Abalone and more
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Hive: Hive
is a NEW board game... with no board! The pieces are added to the playing
area thus creating the board. As more and more pieces are added, the game
becomes a fight to see who can be the first to capture the opposing Queen
Bee. Ages 8+, 2 players, 15-20 min. per game to play, it's fun, easy to
learn but with plenty of strategy.
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Blokus:
Finalist for 2002 Spiel de Jahres game of the year! Players take
turns placing pieces on the board, each starting from their corner. Each new
piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the
corners! The goal is to get rid of all your pieces. The game ends when all
players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. Includes one gameboard with 400 squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors,
and an instruction guide. 2-4 players This is an excellent strategy game that's fun to play & easy to learn. It has the feel of the 3M classic TWIXT & the more recent Ta Yu. |
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Travel Blokus:
The travel version of award-winning Blokus
modified for TWO players.
The simple rules take less than a minute to learn, yet the game has the depth to challenge both beginners and experts alike. Set includes gameboard (7.5 x 7.5 inches) with
196 recessed squares, 42 game pieces in a storage tray, and guide. | $16.94 | ||
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When someone shouts SET, everyone checks to see if
they have discovered three cards that form a SET from
the twelve laid face up on the table. If correct, they are one point ahead, and dealer lays out three more
cards. The search starts again and all play at the same time. SET has two
features that particularly stand out:
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 | SET Cubed New 2008: Imagine SET meets Scrabble... Set Cubed is a turn based game that challenges a player's ability to identify SETs between the dice in their hand and those already on the board. Create SETs up, down and across the board, the more SETs you create, the higher your score. As the number of dice on the board increases so do the possible SET combinations. Rack up points by using BONUS SQUARES & the WILD die! For 2-4 players, ages 8+ | $18.87 |
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3 Stones : just a minute to learn but offers a lifetime of pleasure. Place 3 stones of your color in a row,
across, up-and-down, or diagonally, while preventing your opponent from doing so. Just 2 things to
remember... you have to play in the same row or column as the last play, and, you must play whatever you
draw, even if it's your opponent's color! The clear stones count for both players. Try to score as many points
as you can. Keep score right on the board. 3 Stones is part of Signature Collection of solid wood and glass
board games that look good enough to keep on display. The collection also includes
Doubles Wild Deluxe. Includes solid wood board, 4 nickel-plated scoring pegs, 80 glass stones, wooden ring. For: 2 players, ages 8-adult. Awards: Mensa Select, Games Magazine: Games 100 list (multiple times), and others |
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 | Abalone has been called a cross between Chinese checkers and sumo wrestling and it's a pretty good description. Maneuver the large marble like spheres to gain an advantage. Then force one of your opponents marbles off the board and into the pit surrounding the board. The player with balls still left at the end wins. <G> NEW starting setup suggestions: click here. | $25.40 | Temp Sold out |
 | Cathedral: Claim space and place buildings in an effort to gain control of a walled medieval city. As you strategically place your castles, stables, taverns, and inns, while thwarting your opponent's development tactics. A suspenseful game of strategy that is as fun to play as it is beautiful to display. Elegantly handcrafted of native hardwood in Canada. A tasteful conversation piece for a coffee table or desk. Board measures 9-1/2" square; buildings range from 1" to 2". For two players. | $34.65 |
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Gobblet:
The hook for this clever "four in a row" game is that the wood pieces are
hollowed out, so they can be placed over (gobble) your opponent's smaller
pieces. Gobblet tests extremely well by customers in our retail store. Very
high satisfaction rate!!
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| Gobblet on the Go: This is the new travel version of the award winning Gobblet game (above). | $9.97 | |
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The GIPF Project (Below) Games may be played in conjunction with others or as stand alone games. | |||
 | GIPF: The first in the series & a deceptively simple abstract game . The rules are easy to learn, but as in many games, you will find the strategies challenging. Players take turns adding pieces to the board by moving them from the edge. Create rows of four to capture your opponent’s pieces and and return your pieces to your supply. The game ends when one player has no pieces left to play. His opponent wins! Author: Kris Burm; 2 players aged 10+; 20-30 minutes | $25.41 | |
 | TAMSK: The 2nd game of the GIPF project/series. A 2 player game which is played under permanent time pressure. Players start the game with 3 hourglasses and 32 rings. The hourglasses are the playing pieces; the aim is to get rid of as many rings as possible. Each turn you must move one of your hourglasses and turn it over; next you may play a ring in the newly covered space. The more spaces you visit, the more rings you will be able to play. But watch your hourglasses closely; if one runs out sand, it's lost! This introduces time as a substantial strategic element. $49.99 | $38.49 | |
 | Zertz: The 3rd in the Gipf project, following Gipf and Tamsk. ZERTZ is played with 5 white, 7 gray, 9 black marbles, and 37 round tiles. The tiles are to be used to assemble the board; the marbles are the pool. Each turn you must place one marble on the board and next remove a free tile. The aim is to capture 3 white, 4 gray, 5 black marbles, or 2 marbles of each color. To capture you jump over another marble. Both players play with the same marbles and the board gets smaller with every move. Author: Kris Burm - 2 players age 12; length: 30 minutes. Best Abstract Game of 2000 by Games Magazine | $25.41 | |
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Dvonn
: The 4th Gipf Game. Again, there are easy rules, but far from simple to master. Dvonn is a
stacking game with 49 flat discs/pieces. Players try to control stacks on the board, (all of which must be
connected to the red pieces), by several means. The game ends when no more plays are possible. The winner
is the player who has the tallest stack, the total height of all their controlled stacks. Author: Kris Burm - 2
players age 12; length: 30 minutes. Awarded (June of 2002) Best 2 Player Game of 2001 by The Strategic Gaming Society. Game of Year 2002 by Games Magazine |
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Yinsh: The 5th GIPF
Game. Sometimes you will have the impression that there is nothing but chaos
on the board. You line up a few of your pieces and the next thing you notice
is that they have changed color! The more pieces on the board, the more
difficult it becomes to predict what will happen. But also the more
opportunities you have! So do not worry: you will get your chance. Just stay
alert, and you will create your own little bit of order in the chaos!
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Punct:
The 6th and final game GIPF Series or award
winning Abstract Strategy games. From the start, designer Kris Burm envisioned
6 games that would each stand on it's own, OR, combine with others in the
series with endless "potentials". The project is now complete. PÜNCT is a connection game: the goal is to link two opposite sites. On your turn, you either bring a new piece into play, or you move a piece that is already on the board. The more pieces you bring into play, the more possibilities you have to make a connection. But… each time you put a new piece on the board, you reveal a bit of what your plan is. The trick is to place your pieces in such a way that your opponent will expect you to do something different from what you really have in mind. As such, PÜNCT is not only about making a connection, but also about misleading your opponent! You’ll have to be subtle! | $25.41 | |
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Royal Parchessi : This is based on the original Selchow & Righter Company version from the late 1800s. Also know as the Royal Game of India, this edition thankfully recalls the classic artwork generally available from 1874 through the late 1980s. The dice cups are back and the pawns are wood too. For 2-4 players, ages 8+ | $17.90 | |
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Pente
is once again available as a roll-up board in the tube! Just like the
classic edition of the original game, four sets of beautifully colored
stones allow for 2,3, or 4 player games. Drawstring velour bags house each
set of glass stones/beads - and the travel tube provides convenient storage
for all the components when on the go. Ages 8+, 2-4 players. Includes Rollup
Game Board, 4 sets colored stones, rules, 4 velour bags for glass beads. Our take: The rollup board has a nice feel and is comparable to the one in the original game from 1979. Now included are 4 sets of stones (instead of 2) and some improved rules (there were a few holes in previous editions). To nit pick, we'd prefer the original tube but all in all, this is a very credible Deluxe Edition of a now classic game. And, it's WAY better than the version below. | $22.72 | |
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Pylos: From the makers of Quarto & Quoridor, comes this game ideal for competitive strategy players as
they compete to place their last ball at the very top of the pyramid. Includes: 1 board, 30 wooden spheres, and
rules, for ages 8+. Size: 10.5" x 10.5" x 1.5". Price: $29.99 | $24.64 | |
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Quarto: An award-winning game! Each of the 16 pieces has 4 different attributes. The aim is to line up 4
pieces which share the same attribute. The problem is you can't choose which piece you're going to play your
opponent chooses for you! 2 players, age 8+ Contents: 1 board, 16 wooden pieces, rules Size: 10.5" x 10.5" x 1.5" | $24.64 |
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Quoridor: The aim is to get your pawn across to the opposite side of the playing board. But
should you
move your pawn or put up a fence to slow down your opponent? Choices don't come easy in this game of
mazes. 2 or 4 players, age 8+ Contents: board, 20 fences, 4 wooden pawns, rules. Size: 10.5" x 10.5" x 1.5" |
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Rumis:
a 3 dimensional strategy game that seems (to us) a simpler version of
Kramer/Kiesling's Pueblo. Each player receives 11 Rumis "stones" of one
color. Players begin constructing structures one stone at a time,
strategically placing their stones to prevent opponents from having the most
visible colored stones. The player with the most stones visible from above
wins! Rumis comes with 4 different game boards, a unique custom turntable, 44
wooden Rumis “stones", and instructions. For 2 to 4 players ages 8 and up. Selected as a Mensa game of the year. Click image to enlarge.. |
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 | Sky Bridge (NEW): This 3-D architecture strategy game uses 2 and 3 story building blocks to build towers, bridges to connect adjacent towers, and the roofs to determine a towers owner. The one who crowns the most structures wins the game. Each player is given TWO sets of colored building blocks (wood) - 2 Bridges, 8 2-Story building blocks, 8 3-Story building blocks, 4 roofs. Ages 8+, 2-4 players. New from the makers of Quarto, Cathedral, and Quoridor. Wood pieces and board, this is a very heavy game at nearly 5 lbs. | $26.91 | Sold out |
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Soli2: a new twist on and old classic - it's Solitaire for Two. As in Peg Solitaire, you jump a marble over
another, removing the marble that was jumped over. In Soli2, what you want to jump over and remove is your
opponent's marble. However, if there is no opponent's marble available, you must jump over - and remove -
one of your own. Last player standing wins. You can also play Solitaire, using this new 49-hole design, with either the traditional or the new Soli2 rules. | $28.49 | |
 | Tantrix Strategy Game : This award-winning game has players competing against each other to form the longest line or loop of their chosen color. Skillful moves can block your opponents and allow you to move ahead. Includes: 56 bakelite tiles, instruction booklet, and a handy travel pouch. Also includes 25 solitaire puzzles with various degrees of difficulty, 2 to 4 players ages 6+. | $18.48 | |
 | Tic Tac Chec: Master the basic elements of chess within 5 minutes, including moves and strategy without being intimidated. This quick, fun game combines aspects of both chess and tic tac toe. The object of the game is to get your four pieces, a Knight, a Rook, a Bishop and a Pawn in a line before your opponent does. Captured pieces are returned and can be played again. Both novice and avid chess players will love this game which is both exciting and challenging. Silk screened on hard wood with wood playing pieces. Complete instructions included. An excellent way to teach chess in a fun format. Portable for travel | $15.40 | Sold out |
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Villa
Paletti: Long ago, a man named
Paletti tried to build the tallest castle in the world but before he could
finish, he ran out of money. He decided to take columns from the ground floor
to construct higher levels above it. The result is his amazing masterpiece,
the “Villa Paletti”. Can you repeat his daring feat? This is a colorful,
wooden game in which players must have a keen eye and a steady hand to keep
building and balancing the structure. One wrong move and it could all come
tumbling down! Game includes Game Platform, 20 Wood Columns, 5 Flat Wood
Platforms, 1 Die, 1 Hook, and Game Instructions. 2 – 4 Players, Ages 6. Winner of Spiel des Jahres, Games Magazine, and other "Game of the Year" awards. Sadly, this game has been discontinued. When current supplies are gone, there will be no more available. | $26.91 |
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Zenix: This complex looking game is one of the simplest strategy games to come from Gigamic. But don't be
misled... There are plenty of challenges to overcome! Players must connect as many of their own color pieces
as they can. But take care... your opponent's chain can break yours. 2 to 3 players, age 6+ Includes: wooden board, 36 wooden pieces, rules Size: 11" x 11" x 2.5" | $20.79 | |
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